# Best of Drumbeats 2025: Looking Back to Move Forward

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Podcast: [Drumbeats - Canadian Indigenous Investment Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drumbeats-canadian-indigenous-investment-podcast-6966779)
Published: 2026-01-01T16:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/drumbeats/2408014
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## Resource

Mark and Rob kick off 2026 by exploring the Canadian levée tradition, tracing its origins back to 1606 and highlighting how Indigenous participation has been fundamental to this relationship-building custom since the very beginning. The episode features the "Best of Drumbeats 2025," showcasing highlights from the top 10 most influential guest conversations—including insights from leaders like Clint Davis, Harold Calla, and Jaimie Lickers—that define the current state of Indigenous investment and capital flow. Looking ahead, the hosts discuss the massive 2026 project pipeline, with over $116 billion in energy and mineral developments now referred to the Major Projects Office, all requiring meaningful Indigenous partnership for successful execution.

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